San Francisco, California · Arlington, Virginia
Business counsel that leads you to success.
Wordsmith Law is a business and corporate law firm founded by Juliane Smith, Esq. We advise founders and business owners on formation, contracts, compliance, and litigation — with the same attorney handling your matter from first call to resolution.
Meet Your Attorney
One founder. One point of contact. Every matter.
Wordsmith Law was founded and is led by Juliane Smith, Esq., a J.D. graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law who began her career as a Robert F. Kennedy '51 Public Service Fellow in the Virginia Attorney General's office before founding her own practice.
Clients work directly with Juliane from the first conversation through resolution — not a rotating cast of associates. She is admitted to the California and Virginia state bars, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Business Law Areas
Counsel for every stage of the business lifecycle.
Focused on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, from first incorporation through sale, financing, and the disputes that come with growth.
Structures, Sales & Franchises
Incorporation, LLC formation, governance, mergers & acquisitions, and franchise law.
IP, Real Estate & Financial
Trademark protection, commercial leasing, venture financing, and securities matters.
Contracts, Compliance & Litigation
Contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, and commercial litigation.
Business Reputation
Defamation defense, brand protection, and emergency injunctive relief.
Why Clients Choose Wordsmith Law
Direct counsel, transparent billing, real flexibility.
Direct Access
You work with Juliane Smith directly — not handed off between associates.
Transparent Billing
Usual and customary hourly rates, billed in six-minute increments, with rates published up front.
Virtual or In-Person
Phone and video consultations, with in-person meetings available by appointment in SF and Arlington.
Bilingual Service
Spanish-speaking staff available — nosotros hablamos español.
Industries We Serve
Counsel built around how small and mid-sized businesses actually operate.
Client Reviews
What clients say about working with Wordsmith Law.
“A life saver! Can't recommend her enough! Very patient, bright.”
“She returned my call right away, was accessible and very knowledgeable.”
“Excellent on communication and quick response time to any questions.”
Beyond Business Law
Wordsmith Law also advises on privacy, political, and personal matters.
Data Privacy Law
CCPA, GDPR, and data compliance counsel; privacy policy and terms of service drafting.
Learn morePolitical Law
Campaign finance, lobbying disclosure, and whistleblower/False Claims Act guidance.
Learn morePersonal & Relationship Law
Relationship and premarital contracts, personal reputation, and restraining orders.
Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions
What clients ask before their first consultation.
Ready to talk through your business's legal needs?
Schedule a consultation by phone, video, or in person in San Francisco or Arlington.